Research prove that outdoor activity allows not only to diversify the training process, but also to improve the physical and psycho-emotional state after a long winter and off-season. Stanislav Lysakovsky, an expert in the network of international fitness clubs in the XFIT premium and business class segments, spoke about the features of outdoor classes.
The weather in May is whispering to us that we need to train a little less indoors, and transfer part of the physical activity to the fresh air. But in addition to a positive effect on health and mood, outdoor activities can also give a boost to new achievements, since:
There is a change in the training program. Modified exercises provide additional stimuli, challenge the muscles differently, the movements of which often become stereotyped during classes in the gym and give a new cycle of development. Classes in parks or in the forest have a positive effect on the respiratory system. The body receives more oxygen than in the room, which means that the movements become more efficient, which allows you to achieve better results. Changing the environment gives a psycho-emotional effect. The complexity of training increases not only due to increased loads, but also due to emotional fatigue. The opportunity to change the environment, to train at a new site, to take some photos in a new place is a good way to get rid of the routine and start enjoying training again.
All these advantages are actively used in outdoor activities. From May, sections for running, Nordic walking, rollerblading and cycling are open; Classes are given in various areas of fitness: from yoga to bodybuilding.
As in any other business, it is best to choose professionals for street workouts who can create a competent program and introduce you to the technical elements of new exercises. Classes in groups or sections will not only allow you to plan a training program, but also to feel the support of a community of like-minded people, to be part of it and to meet people with similar goals, which will provide social support. You should switch to independent studies only if a person has been training for a long time and is well coordinated. In this case, it is better to give preference to familiar exercises.
“In the summer, a number of clubs in the XFIT network hold outdoor classes, where participants expect circuit training using the field and a small amount of equipment. They are suitable for all fitness levels. A separate direction launched in XFIT this year is triathlon sections, as well as cyclical outdoor sports – running and road cycling. We invite everyone to join the training. Club members can find out the schedule and register for classes in the personal account of the mobile application or directly in the club, ”comments Alexander Turgenev, XFIT Fitness Director.
As for the equipment, for training on the street it is chosen depending on the type of activity and the goals. If you emphasize something universal, then a sports ground with benches of different levels and a horizontal bar will do. To ensure that the whole body is involved during the exercises, TRX functional loops and rubber shock absorbers are also available. But it’s not mandatory either. If carrying around even minimal equipment is tiring, there are plenty of programs to help you train with your own body weight. The main thing is the desire to change for the better and a positive attitude.
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